CR250M kick start mechanism

[c_stewart]

Hey all,
I have recently finish assembling my rebuilt 74 CR250M engine however when I try to kick it over the kick start slips. If I take the spark plug out the kick start works fine but as soon as there is any resistance from compression it just slips. Ive read that installing a MT250 gear set can help the situation as the gears are a better quality? I've also noticed the shaft coming through the side cover has a bit of play so I might sleeve the side cover, is there anything else I'm missing or am I heading in the right direction to resolve this problem?

Cheers
Chris

[bigk]

Sounds like you need a new kick start pawl, maybe have a look at it first. They a NLA form Honda but I have some new ones here if it turns out to be the problem.
K

[bazza]

Pawl

[c_stewart]

Thanks for the response, I'll definitely check it out.
I'll let you know how I go BigK, I think the poor thing has copped some abuse over the years, judging by the state of the kickstart lever, I think someone has tried to start it with a seized piston at some point!

[c_stewart]

Spot on about the pawl, its snapped at the base!

When I pulled the engine down I found a little nub of steel in the bottom of the cases and couldn't for the life of me figure out where it came from... now I know!!

How much do you want for a new pawl BigK?

[bigk]

$20 plus post.
Cheers,
K

[Digga]

Nice workshop action shot with God's finest Pale Ale in the background 

[c_stewart]

So I ended up buying a NOS pawl and installed it tonight but the kick starter still slips 
I guess the next step is to replace the inner/outer pawl housing and see if that helps?